Does the MACsec sufficiently encrypt data (multicast, .etc) on the Cisco 9000 series switch so that I don't have to worry about deploying GRE/IPsec?
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GRE/IPsec is usually used for connecting multiple sites together over the Internet (WAN connection). On the other hand, MACsec is for host to switch encryption or between switches. So, two different functions.
HTH
GRE/IPsec is usually used for connecting multiple sites together over the Internet (WAN connection). On the other hand, MACsec is for host to switch encryption or between switches. So, two different functions.
HTH
So if I read correctly what you are saying, then MACsec would be good for the switch to switch connection and no need for GRE/IPsec?
So if I read correctly what you are saying, then MACsec would be good for the switch to switch connection and no need for GRE/IPsec?
That is correct.
HTH